What if we told you there's a way to build greener, cleaner structures while empowering the foresters who supply our wood?

Take a peek into the world of sustainable forests with Annie Perkins, senior director of green buildings, supply chain, with SFI  (Sustainable Forestry Initiative).  Annie enlightens us on a critical component of sustainable building – certified wood, and she takes us on a journey of understanding the role of certified wood in sustainable building and forest management. 

We touch on the importance of personal research and firsthand information when making decisions. Annie sheds light on the complexities of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and the commendable efforts of the US Green Building Council's LEED program in advocating for more environmentally friendly buildings. We examine the differences and similarities between Annie's organization, SFI, and others with similar objectives. She  shares her experiences working with SFI and how we can propel movement towards sustainable forestry and equitable development.

 Annie provides insights on the importance of embodied carbon of building materials and the key role mass timber plays. We highlight how wood isn't just a healthier building material, but it also fosters a connection between humans, their natural environment and communities. Join us on this journey and learn how to build a greener future, one building at a time.

Connect with Annie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-perkins-leed-green-associate-652b2710/

Learn more about SFI: https://forests.org/

Looking to expand you mass timber network? Attend the Mass Timber Group Summit in Denver, CO!